Solving cases with Detective Conan's science? No, I'm a cultivator!

"Hehehe, you miss me but won't come looking for me?" Vermouth retorted.

Kitagawa Taki asked, "Did you go back to Tokyo?"

The last time I ran into Vermouth in Izu, she said she was on vacation.

Vermouth replied, "I'm back. Staying in the same place all the time is so boring."

"Then I'll come to your house to find you."

"Okay."

See you later.

……

A dozen minutes later, Kitagawa Taki drove to Vermouth's house.

Vermouth wore a black mini-skirt that accentuated her perfect figure, with a neckline that was just right, subtly revealing her fair skin and alluring collarbone.

"Now that we've seen the person, tell me, what do you need me for?"

Vermouth crossed her legs and looked at Kitagawa Taki sitting opposite her.

Kitagawa Taki's gaze was completely drawn to the deadly legs, without any attempt to conceal it.

"I want to ask about Phantom Thief Kid."

Vermouth seemed oblivious to Kitagawa Taki's gaze. "Kid, I've heard about him."

Kitagawa Taki continued, "Why is the organization targeting him?"

Vermouth just smiled and looked at Kitagawa Taki without saying a word.

Kitagawa Taki understood and said with a pained expression, "Wow, I thought we had a good relationship, but you wouldn't even tell me this directly?"

Vermouth remained unmoved: "We are just in a simple cooperative relationship now. If it's a cooperative relationship, then you have to give something in return."

Kitagawa Taki shrugged. "Fine, you win. What do you want?"

"Those talismans."

Vermouth had unintentionally used a Spirit Charm automatically, which she found quite strange at the time. It wasn't until later that she discovered she was missing a charm, which confirmed the connection.

"That's it?" Kitagawa Taki took out a stack of talismans from his bracelet and placed them on the small table.

Vermouth was somewhat surprised and asked, "As far as I know, you didn't sell this for cheap, did you? It can't be something worthless, can it?"

Kitagawa Taki then explained the function of the talismans to Vermouth one by one.

Vermouth's eyes flickered, "It actually has such a use..."

Kitagawa Taki said with a smile, "If you had just said you wanted it, I would have given it to you directly. It's too much of a misunderstanding to negotiate!"

Vermouth's eyes flickered slightly as she accepted the talisman from the table, saying, "What a pity, I should have made a different request."

Kitagawa Taki's face darkened; Vermouth certainly knew how to deliver a scathing blow.

Seeing Kitagawa Taki's expression, Vermouth covered her mouth and chuckled, then changed the subject: "Let's talk about Kid."

"The organization previously discovered that someone was impersonating Gin and Vodka to commit murders. Because the timing of Kaito Kid's comeback and his disguise skills matched the conditions of that mysterious person, they started targeting him."

Kitagawa Taki had a strange expression on his face, barely suppressing a laugh.

Unexpectedly, it was because of him that Kaito Kuroba was targeted by the Black Organization.

Seeing this, Vermouth asked in surprise, "What's wrong with you?"

"I just didn't expect it."

He has no intention of telling Vermouth about those things yet.

Vermouth didn't think much of it and said, "Gin, Vodka, and Chianti made a move yesterday, but they still managed to get him away."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "That's all I know."

Kitagawa Taki nodded, then asked, "Aren't you curious how I knew the organization was targeting Kid?"

Vermouth said, "He must have found out from Kidd."

Then she stood up, yawned, and said, "I'm going to take a nap. Do as you please, but make sure the door is closed when you leave."

Watching Vermouth's retreating figure, Kitagawa Taki shook her head; she was quite at ease with him.

……

in the afternoon.

Kaito Kuroba went straight home after leaving the Blue Parrot Billiards Bar.

While changing his shoes, he suddenly realized that he had an extra pair of high heels.

Kaito Kuroba's lips twitched; he had a bad feeling.

He strode into the house and ran into Kuroba Chikage, who was coming out of the kitchen.

Kaito Kuroba rubbed his forehead and said, "Mom, why did you actually come back?"

Wearing an apron and holding a kitchen knife, Kuroba Chikage narrowed her eyes, revealing a seemingly benevolent smile, and asked, "What? Are you not very welcoming of my return?"

Seeing the cold glint of the kitchen knife in Chikage Kuroba's hand, Kaito Kuroba quickly waved his hand and said, "Uh... no, no, I just thought it was too tiring for you to run back and forth, Mom!"

Kuroba Chikage chuckled and said, "It's alright, I won't be going abroad for the time being."

The main reason she stayed abroad was to investigate the mysterious organization that killed Kuroba Toichi.

She returned this time for two reasons: first, because the mysterious man in black had reappeared; and second, because she was somewhat interested in Kitagawa Taki, whom Terai Kinosuke had mentioned.

"Kaito, didn't you go ask Kitagawa Taki? Did you get any results?"

"Grandpa Terai told you everything." Kaito Kuroba pouted.

"Hmm?" Chikage Kuroba stared at Kaito Kuroba.

Kaito Kuroba honestly recounted the information that Taki Kitagawa had given him that morning.

After listening, Kuroba Chikage's expression turned serious. "That powerful?"

Kaito Kuroba nodded helplessly.

"Kaito, you're no good! You didn't even get the crucial information!" Chikage Kuroba teased.

Kaito Kuroba choked, "What can I do? That guy does things entirely on a whim, and I can't beat him in a fight..."

"Let me do it."

Chikage Kuroba patted Kaito Kuroba on the shoulder.

Chapter 260 Conan's Regret

"You're coming?"

Kaito Kuroba stared at Chikage Kuroba with a suspicious look.

Kuroba Chikage smiled confidently, "Just watch! See how I pry his mouth open!"

"What are you planning to do?" Kaito Kuroba still didn't believe him and warned, "Don't you dare get any funny ideas. That guy is really powerful."

Kuroba Chikage said, "If I told you in advance, what would be the point? Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Then, he smiled maliciously and said, "You've suffered quite a bit at his hands, haven't you?"

Unpleasant memories flooded his mind, and Kaito Kuroba looked listless. He ignored Chikage Kuroba and went back to his room on his own.

……

Saturday.

The Kudo family.

Yukiko Fujimine sat on the sofa, arms crossed, quietly waiting for Conan to continue.

Conan just apologized for a while.

Conan said seriously, "Mom, I want to move back from the agency."

"Huh?" Fujimine Yukiko was taken aback for a moment, then realized what she meant. "Sure, I have no objection."

She didn't ask any more questions, probably because of Xiao Lan.

Conan continued, "So, Mom, you'll have to pretend to be Fumiyo Edogawa and go to the detective agency."

He couldn't possibly convince Ran and Kogoro Mouri on his own.

Yukiko Fujimine agreed.

"Also, there's one more thing..."

……

After half an hour.

Yukiko Fujimine, disguised as Fumiyo Edogawa, brought Conan to the Mouri Detective Agency.

Hearing a knock at the door, Xiaolan, who was cleaning, put down her broom and opened the office door.

"Ms. Fumiyo?!" Ran was somewhat surprised to see Fumiyo Edogawa.

When Kogoro Mouri heard Ran's voice, he got up and walked over.

"Ran, and Mr. Mori, it's been a long time!" Yukiko Fujimine greeted them with a smile.

Xiaolan bowed slightly. "Long time no see, Ms. Wendai. Please come in!"

Yukiko Fujimine pulled Conan out from behind her and said, "I'm here today because of this child."

"Conan, you're here too."

Ran didn't even see Conan.

After the two sat down on the sofa, Kogoro Mouri asked, "Ms. Fumiyo, what exactly is the matter?"

Ran poured a cup of tea for Fujimine Yukiko.

"Thank you!" After taking the drink, Yukiko Fujimine took a small sip and said, "I want to take Conan with me."

Xiao Lan asked in surprise, "Hey, did you guys come back?"